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The retina is a thin piece of tissue that sits on the back wall of the eye, says Brian VanderBeek, MD, an ophthalmologist at Penn Medicine and assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Hospital of ...

Retinal detachment is a very serious condition that occurs when the retina pulls away from its supporting tissues. Since the retina can't work properly under these conditions, permanent vision loss ...

Q: I was rubbing my face and a cluster of new floaters appeared in my right eye. There’s also an arc of light when I look from side to side. I’m told it might be vitreous detachment and that it can ...

The information provided in this Resource Guide was developed by the National Eye Institute (NEI) to help patients and their families in searching for general information about retinal detachment. An ...

Family medical history and preexisting health conditions are among the many risk factors for retinal detachment. I’m at high risk thanks to several factors, and it makes me nervous. Anyone can develop ...

Dear Doctors: I was rubbing my face and a cluster of new floaters appeared in my right eye. There’s also an arc of light when I look from side to side. I’m told it might be vitreous detachment and ...